Monthly Archive: June 2014
The Move – Live at the Fillmore 1969 [TrackList follows] – Right Records (2 CDs)
English cult band the Move shows a heavier sound on the group’s only live album.
MAHLER: Symphony No. 5 – Berlin Philharmonic Orch./ Jascha Horenstein – Pristine Audio
Pristine resurrects a powerful reading of the Mahler Fifth by Jascha Horenstein, mesmerizing in all respects.
MIECZYSLAW WEINBERG: Complete String Quartets – Quatuor Danel – CPO (6 CDs)
One of the great quartet cycles of the 20th century receives definitive performances.
FESTINGER, R.: Diary of a Journey; The Coming of Age; Laws of Motion; A Dream Foretold – New York New Music Ensemble /Harvey Sollberger – Naxos
Interesting compositions by Festinger well played but only adequately recorded.
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Symphonic Works – USSR State Academic Sym. Orch./ Evgeny Svetlanov – Melodiya (4 CDs)
Svetlanov delivers a fine cross-section of the basic Rimsky-Korsakov repertory in sterling and exciting performances.
Sybarite5 – Everything in Its Right Place: Radiohead Remixed [TrackList follows] – Concert Artists Guild/CAG Records
Alternative rock music meets alternative chamber music.
MILES DAVIS – Miles At the Fillmore: Miles Davis 1970: The Bootleg Series Vol. 3 – Sony Legacy (4 CDs)
You can dance to this music, but it’s tricky.
Orquestango [TrackList follows] – Binelli-Ferman Duo (bandoneon & piano)/ Montevideo Philharmonic/ Federico Garcia Vigil – 4Tay Tango Organtino – Rhythm and Groove for Organ [TrackList follows] – Martin Heini, organ – Guild
Two CD collections of tangos with a difference.
Orquestango [TrackList follows] – Binelli-Ferman Duo (bandoneon & piano)/ Montevideo Philharmonic/ Federico Garcia Vigil – 4Tay Tango Organtino – Rhythm and Groove for Organ [TrackList follows] – Martin Heini, organ – Guild
Two CD collections of tangos with a difference.
Imaginary Pictures = MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition; SCHUMANN: Carnaval – Kirill Gerstein, piano – Myrios
Kirill Gerstein takes us on a familiar voyage of Romantic piano suites, but his approach maintains the grand style.
Audio News for June 27, 2014
Supreme Court Rules Against Aereo; Economic Justice for Performers; New Digital Distribution Strategy from Linn Records
BARTOK: Bluebeard’s Castle – Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau – Bluebeard/ Irmgard Seefried – Judith/ Swiss Festival Orch./ Rafael Kubelik – Audite
Audite restores the 1962 performance of Bartok’s single, morbid opera under the direction of Rafael Kubelik at the Lucerne Festival.
“Fête à la Française” – A sonically refurbished collection of French romantic music of GUSTAVE CHARPENTIER, JULES MASSENET, CÉSAR FRANCK AND EDOUARD LALO – Decca Eloquence (2-CDs)
Outstanding performances from 50 years ago conducted by Albert Wolff, of fascinating out-of-the-way repertoire.
Karajan and His Soloists I = Works of Schumann, Mozart, Beethoven, Franck, Brahms, Leimer – Warner Classics set (8 CDs)
Warner revives a major portion of the Herbert von Karajan EMI legacy in vivid, remastered sound.
POUL RUDERS: ‘Music of Poul Ruders, Vol. 9‘ = David Starobin, guitar & others – Bridge
Kudos to Bridge for continuing this important series!
Blue Note Vinyl Reissue Series I
Blue Note Records 75th anniversary…let the party begin…Blue Note vinyl reissue series
Judex, Blu-ray (1963/2014)
A remarkable illusion disrupted by skulking realism. Edward Gorey’s favorite movie.
Audio News for June 24, 2014
CE Devices in Home Multiply but Home Electricity Useage Falls; Onkyo Offers Dolby Atmos for Home Theaters; Pioneer Launches its First AV receivers and Speakers with Dolby Atmos
Jean-Pierre Rampal Flute Reissue – Urania (2 CDs)
Impeccable taste and flawless technique define the art of Jean-Pierre Rampal in Baroque and Classical styles.
MAHLER: Symphony No. 5 – Cologne Gurzenich Orch. /Marcus Stenz – Oehms Classics (2 discs)
A fine performance but the recording is a bit too distant.
Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra – Habitat – Justin Time
A jazz orchestra recording of musical portraits.
”Bach’s Secret Files & More Crossover Fantasies” [TrackList follows] – Burgstaller Martignon 4 – Summit“Red Hot • Bach” [TrackList follows] – Red Hot/Sony Masterworks
A pair of interesting Bach crossover CDs.